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RAIN AND MORE RAIN
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said Lake Lure Fire Chief Ron Morgan. “Many of the structure fires we have are a result of a chimney fire.” On the Internet, SafetySkills™ is offering a free hazardous driving conditions online course all week. “We want people to get where they’re going safely and enjoy the holidays with their loved ones,” said Trey Greene, CEO of noodleStream. com. “During this time of year, more people travel for the holidays and the weather is considerably more dangerous. Our hazardous driving conditions course addresses these concerns and will be available to anyone completely free
RUTHERFORDTON — Jimmy Dancy received the oath of office as mayor of Rutherfordton Wednesday night as retiring mayor Sally Lesher gave up the gavel after 12 years at the helm of town government. District Court Judge Laura Powell administered the oaths of office. It was a bitter sweet evening for Lesher, who admitted to council and staff, she had a very emotional day. Before Dancy took the oath, he and wife Ginger Dancy hosted a reception in Lesher’s honor at Town Hall with friends and townspeople attending. Lesher tearfully thanked everyone for “letting me be your mayor.” She also publicly thanked husband Don Lesher and her family for their support over the years. Also taking the oaths of office were Councilman Terry Cobb and Council-elect Stan Clements. Town Council appointed Clements as Mayor Pro-Tem because he was the highest vote getter in November. Re-appointments were also unanimous for Town Manager Karen Andrews, Town Clerk Holly Davis and Town Attorney David Lloyd. Before the oath of office, Council decided to wait
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Constant rainfall and heavy showers blanketed the county yesterday causing slight flooding in areas. Here a surplus of rain water flows along the side of Thunder Road as cars cautiously pass by.
It’s time to prep for winter By SCOTT BAUGHMAN
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FOREST CITY — It’s North Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week, and several groups want to help you be ready for Jack Frost. Governor Bev Perdue declared Nov. 29 through Dec. 5 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week to remind citizens, businesses and schools to prepare now to stay safe and warm when debilitating winter storms strike. “One of the big things that we push for people is if they’re going to be burning wood or having a fireplace in their home, clean their chimney and have it cleaned and inspected regularly,”
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A reception was held at the Norris Public Library in Rutherfordton Tuesday, opening the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild’s young artist exhibition. The work by participants in the Young Budding Artist program will be on exhibit display until January 30.
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FOREST CITY — Public Works Director Scott Hoyle has been suspended without pay. Town Manager Chuck Summey said Wednesday that the suspension took effect Tuesday morning. “Scott has been suspended,” Summey said, “and that’s an action that has been taken by the town whereby pay is discontinued while our employee is temporarily relieved of duties and responsibilities.” Summey could not go into details, but said the situation stemmed from information that came up during the town audit. The town manager said, “We’re in the process of an audit, and the auditor (Don Heath) picked up on it.” Hoyle was hired as public works director in June 2000.
Teachers get ‘Learn and Serve’ grants By ALLISON FLYNN
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Town has suspended employee
FOREST CITY — What do eighth graders sewing and stuffing bears for children at camp and kindergartners putting their memories into albums have in common? Both projects, and nine others, have received funding through mini grants available to teachers in Rutherford County Schools from a Learn and Serve
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America grant the system received. “When you apply for a Learn and Serve grant it’s a three year grant,” said Janice Baynard, director of federal programs and professional development. “It is $14,000 per year for three years for Rutherford County Schools.” Once the system receives the grant, Baynard said, teachers may apply for mini grants for classroom projects. When writing the grant application, teach-
ers have to explain how the project will work, using examples of classroom and academic components and a community service aspect. Applications are reviewed by a committee at the system office, Baynard said, and teachers may ask for any amount of money. “It’s usually anywhere from $200 to
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Terry Cobb and Stan Clements (above) received the oath of office as Rutherfordton Town Council members from Judge Laura Powell. With Clements is his wife Deborah Clements. Councilman Clements was also named Mayor ProTem, having received the most votes in November. At right, Jimmy Dancy takes the oath as mayor from Judge Powell. With Dancy is his wife Ginger. Jean Gordon/Daily Courier
until January 2010 to make a decision regarding allowing Rutherford Town Revitalization use of the Rutherfordton Clubhouse for its next fundraising event. Although Council had talked a few months ago about the clubhouse being utilized as a fundraising facility, no decision was ever made. RTR would use the clubhouse as a fundraising event for the town, which Dancy said was a distinct difference from allowing the use of the facility for fundraisers for other non-profits. Council member Christy Bare told the board she understood RTR’s situation, but wanted to wait until January for further discussion on the matter. In his next act of official business, Mayor Jimmy Dancy signed a proclamation in appreciation of Lesher. The resolution reads in part: “Whereas, some of the items accomplished during her terms of service include, but are not limited to: purchase of the water system from Duke Energy and the forming of the Broad River Water Authority; the development and implementation of a Town Master Plan; the development and formation of the Rutherfordton Historic Preservation Commission; relocation of Town Hall to Main Street; numerous voluntary annexations; the upgrade of town park areas; enhancing the partnership and cooperative between the Management Team and Council; greater recognition and appreciation of the Town staff and their role in creating the essence of Rutherfordton.” The resolution also recognized Lesher for her “fair and diplomatic negotiation skills, her leadership and vision, and her extraordinary dedication and unwavering commitment toward making Rutherfordton a better place to work, live and play.” Dancy also thanked the town for giving him the opportunity for serving as mayor. Council recognized employee Robbie Samuel for his five years of service as a firefighter. In other business, council voted to keep its regular business meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the first by motor vehicles involved in Wednesday of the month; crashes. Accepted the 2008-09 budget audit and will “I’d say we have a problem approve the audit in January; there on Whiteside Road,” n Granted a request from Rutherford Housing McSwain said. Partnership for parking along Mitchell Street from The North Carolina Highway 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19-20 for a holiday house tour to Patrol dispatcher in Asheville benefit RHP; said Monday’s rainfall had n Approved a resolution supporting the Overresulted in at least three pages of mountain Victory Trail Headquarters at Ruth wreck calls. Rutherford County Communi- School; n Set Jan. 27, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. as a revenue cations said Wednesday brought workshop. its “normal” number of vehicle n Also received budget amendments of $4,000 accidents for such a rainy day. in the police department for grants they received None of the wreck injuries recently for body armor and bullet proof vests. appeared to be life threatening although several people were taken to Rutherford Hospital for Contact Gordon via e-mail at jgordon@thedigitalcourier. com. evaluation.
Homeowner familiar with accidents
RUTHERFORDTON — A homeowner on Whiteside Road might be understandably wary of passing automobiles after his property was hit for the ninth time Wednesday by a vehicle leaving the roadway. Early Wednesday morning, Lisa Owens Jolley of Andrew Mills Road, Bostic, 40, was driving a Nissan Altima at 294 Whiteside Road when she ran off the road to the right, over corrected, then ran off the road to the left, ran off the road again, collided with a speed limit sign and a garage where she hit a parked 2006 Chrysler van, owned by Glen Hutchins.
Jolley was taken to Rutherford Hospital by a private car. North Carolina Highway Patrolman M.D. McSwain said Jolley hit the van so hard it pushed the van through the garage and her car came to a stop in the garage. Both vehicles were totaled. Jolley was charged with driving too fast for conditions. Hutchins told McSwain his house was hit by a vehicle in another wreck last week. Last week his house and three trees were hit. During the years he has been living in the house, his house has been hit nine times
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Flu shot clinic starts today at noon
SPINDALE — The H1N1 Flu vaccine clinic at the National Guard Armory today is from noon to 7 p.m. The seven-hour clinic is open to the general public. The clinic is sponsored by the Rutherford County Health Department. The Daily Courier apologizes for the error in the clinic hours published Wednesday.
Chili cook-off scheduled Friday
CHIMNEY ROCK — The annual Chimney Rock Village chili cook-off will be held Friday, Dec. 4, at the volunteer fire department beginning at 5 p.m. The cook-off continues until 7 p.m. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for best chili and best cornbread. Chili, salad, corn bread, dessert and beverage will be sold for $6 per person. Sponsored by the Chimney Rock Village Community Development Association, all proceeds will go to the beautification and enhancement of Garrett Byers/Daily Courier Chimney Rock Village. Rutherford Hospital Auxiliary President Bobbie Bridges, left, presents a donation of stuffed animals to Lisa Hall, Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds from bingo also representative of the Christmas Cheer Center Wednesday to be distributed out to children in need this holiday season. Close to one hundred stuffed animals were collected by the Auxiliary and hopefully will go on to makes go to beautification projects for the village.
Scholarships are available
FOREST CITY — Western North Carolina high school students interested in applying for college scholarships through The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina should act quickly as deadlines are fast approaching. The Foundation will administer approximately 40 scholarship programs in 2010, ranging from one-time $500 awards to renewable scholarships worth up to $48,000 over four years. In 2008-2009, the Foundation awarded nearly $365,000 in college scholarships to 125 students in Western North Carolina. Scholarship recipients are selected on criteria that vary by program, but generally include financial need, academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities and work experience. School officials, Community Foundation board members and/or community volunteers review scholarship guidelines and criteria for each award and ensure that recipients are selected in an unbiased manner. For the first time this year, scholarship details, applications and materials are available for download on the Foundation’s Web site. Those wishing to apply for any of the scholarship programs can review the scholarship opportunities on-line or contact their school’s guidance office for assistance. Students must complete and return materials to their guidance counselors, unless otherwise indicated, by the specified deadlines, most of which fall in early to mid-January. While many scholarships are open to students from the whole region, others are specific to students from certain counties. For further information, area high school seniors are urged to visit www.cfwnc.org.
Bostic holiday program tonight BOSTIC — The Town of Bostic will be celebrating a community wide Dedication and Lighting of the new Christmas Decorations on the Village Green tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Mayor Mitch Harrill will kick off the dedication promptly at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo on the Village Green. Immediately following the light dedication, The First Baptist Church of Bostic, led by Choir Director Kim Earle, and the Foothills Choir with over 30 singers, led by Choir Director Carmen Butler. Santa will also attend. Complimentary hot beverages, candy and treats will be provided. Prizes are being donated by The Bostic Florist, Bostic Family Hair Care, Carter Bank and Trust, The Washburn General Store, Sammy’s and The Bostic Lincoln Center.
Farmers eligible for grant awards
FOREST CITY — The Rural Advancement Foundation International will host a “how to apply” grant workshop in the Rutherford County Extension office on Monday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m. The grants are intended for farmers with new farm enterprises that demonstrate innovative opportunities in production, processing and marketing. The Rutherford County Extension Center is located at 193 Callahan-Koon Road in Spindale. The program is managed by Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA). As the “Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund (TCRF.)” RAFI coordinates information workshops, accept applications, awards grants and monitors the results. Eligibility: Qualifying producers must be farmers or farmer “groups” actively engaged in full or parttime farming in the Western Piedmont. Western Piedmont counties include Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Wilkes, Yadkin, Forsyth, Guilford, Caldwell, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Burke, Catawba, Rutherford, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Stanly, Union and Anson.
Awards: The maximum amount available to individual farmers is $10,000 and $30,000 for collaborative farmer or community projects. Grant applications for the Western Piedmont Region are due Jan. 13, 2010, at 5 p.m. The timeline for submitting grants in other NC regions can be seen at: ncfarmgrants.org
Clarification
FOREST CITY — Malone Thomason will be recognized next Monday night at the presentation of “The Messiah” at The Foundation at Isothermal Community College, for his 48 years of leading the cantata. The public is invited to hear Handel’s “Messiah” beginning at 8 p.m. There is no cost.
children very happy this Christmas.
GWU offers nursing doctorate By ALLISON FLYNN Daily Courier Staff Writer
FOREST CITY – Nurses looking to further their education won’t have to travel so far to obtain a doctor of nursing practice anymore. Gardner-Webb University announced last week that it has added the DNP program and will begin offering classes in 2010. Currently, said GWU Director of Graduate Nursing Programs Dr. Kathy Lindsey, there is only one other such program in the state, offered through Duke University. “It’s very significant,” Lindsey said of the addition of the program. “While other universities in North Carolina have indicated interest in offering the program, currently the only established DNP program is at Duke.” Lindsey, who holds a DNP Degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, said the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing now recommends that those who hold nurse practitioner degrees be educated at the doctorate level by 2015. The primary target of GWU’s program is nurses holding a master of science in nursing who are working professionals with expertise and experience in advanced practice nursing including nursing education, nursing administration and advanced nursing practice in a specialty area. “Graduates of the DNP program will be prepared to improve outcomes for patients as they seek leadership roles as managers of quality initiatives, executives in healthcare organizations, director of clinical programs and nursing faculty,” Lindsey said. Creating the program began with the dream of Dr. Rebecca Beck-Little, dean of the GWU School of Nursing, Lindsey said. “It began four years ago when the GWU School of Nursing cre-
ated a strategic plan to develop the program,” she said. The program was recently approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional body for the accreditation of degreegranting higher education institutions in the Southern states, a decision GWU Provost and Senior Vice President Ben Leslie was gratified by. “The doctoral level program will allow us to round out our offerings with an opportunity for upper level leadership training for the nursing profession,” he said. GWU’s School of Nursing currently also offers an associate degree program, a new bachelor of science in nursing starting in fall 2010 and the master of science program. For more information on the School of Nursing, call 704-406-4630. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@ thedigitalcourier.com.
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rofit is not a dirty word in our capitalist society. However, fraud and gouging are. As the important debate begins in the Senate, the AARP, which represents a large number of seniors, supports Medicare cuts needed to help pay for the change. A. Barry Rand, the AARP’s CEO, sent a letter to senators that said the bill does not cut any guaranteed Medicare benefits. The money would come from reducing waste and inefficiencies, AARP said. The biggest target is the Medicare Advantage program, in which private companies provide coverage. It has been estimated that the government pays 14 percent more a year for each beneficiary covered in a private plan, compared with traditional Medicare, the Associated Press reported. Here’s the rub. Critics believe those funds go into high executive salaries and high profits for the firms. Supporters say the plans use the funds to provide extra benefits. The firms are in business to make money, but profits need to be reasonable. As far as salaries go, haven’t we learned from the Wall Street debacle, that executives shouldn’t expect to win the lottery when they get a paycheck?
Our readers’ views Says critics of officers are way off the base To the editor: Letters regarding use/misuse of county patrol cars along with the implications that deputies do just about everything except perform their duties are ridiculous and for the most part are just about too stupid to even respond to. One writer questions how a deputy gets his paper work, etc, if he doesn’t drive up to the jail to get it. Actually, that paperwork is passed off from the deputy going off shift to the deputy going on shift — from one officer to another, perhaps at a Drop In Store parking lot, a church parking lot or maybe a fire department parking lot. That is how they get their paperwork. It is not necessary to drive all the way up to the jail. That saves gas and therefore taxpayer money. The idea that if deputies would not be allowed to keep their patrol cars at their residence, the taxpayer savings would be great, is completely false. If these cars were switched off at the end of one shift and onto the next shift, the fleet of patrol cars would be worn out in short order. Personally, I would rather pay for the gas than to replace a patrol car every six months. Not very cost effective. I would rather see these patrol cars parked at the officer’s home where they are a crime deterrent and are looked after by the deputy who drives it. There seems to be an issue of a deputy parking in the police parking spot at Wal-Mart to go in and pick up a prescription, which apparently was for him personally. I still don’t understand where the problem is with that. He was on duty, or maybe not on duty, I don’t know, but either way, I still don’t see where the problem is with that. If something happened while he was in Wal-Mart, wouldn’t he respond in the line of duty? Of course he would. It seems to me these individuals who are just determined to make our officers and our law enforcement departments look so bad
just have no confidence at all in the leaders who we have elected or hired to run these departments. Jack Conner is the best thing to happen to the Sheriff’s Department in a very long time. He actually shows up for work and most often is wearing a uniform. He doesn’t come in just long enough to be briefed on what to say to the news media. He is actually involved with the department. His election was a definite win for Rutherford County. I am confident in his knowledge of how to efficiently run the department. One has to wonder if these writers have some animosity toward law enforcement officers for whatever reason. Cost cutting in all departments of our county and all counties in the state is routinely reviewed. Our elected officials work hard to find ways to cut expenses without cutting services to the taxpayer. Our sheriff and police chiefs of area departments work very hard to keep us safe. When I walk into a convenience store to make a purchase, I am happy to see law enforcement there. I feel much safer and I suspect the store owner loves to have them in there as well. That is part of their job, making the public feel safe and I am glad to see them out in public whether it is in a fire department parking lot, leaving a church, picking up a prescription at Wal-Mart or standing in a convenience store having a Coke. Thanks to all law enforcement. Lisa Taylor Bostic
Says America can do health care reform To the editor: I watched on C Span the debate in the Senate last evening to determine if the Heath Care Reform Bill would be brought to the floor of the Senate to start debate. I know some Democrats voted yes who were not in favor or
the bill as written, just to get it on the floor. I do not believe all Republicans are opposed to reform. The most interesting thing to me was what each group had to say. Republicans talked about economics, cost and debt. I never heard one mention a sick person nor a criticism of the insurance companies. Democrats discussed 45 million people with no health care. They talked about the wealth of the insurance companies. They mentioned that the U.S. is first in the civilized world in the amount of money spent on health care and was down the line in service received. The two parties must have had the same cost estimates from the CBO, but one would never have known it. Democrats said the cost was deficit neutral. Republicans said we could not afford it; it would add greatly to the national debt. The only two ideas I have heard from Republicans is to stop junk lawsuits and cross state lines to buy insurance to make for competition. Junk law suits would not be a big problem with a neutral committee to decide if a suit were legitimate to take to court. To me it is a moral question. How could any nation with our wealth allow one person, senior, adult or child to die for lack of available care. We have the money. We need perhaps to reevaluate where we will spend it. Any country that ignores the needs of its poor, sick, and hungry, has its moral compass off center and should admit that money is the driving force and the poor and sick have a problem that the government is not interested in. Let your representatives know your feelings, I happen to think we are a better people than we are showing — lets prove that we care more about people than we do insurance company profits. Ray Crawford Rutherfordton
All about getting wrapped up in Christmas gifts A couple of weeks back I wrote about how retail stores had put their Christmas items out early and that I wasn’t entirely ready for Christmas. It’s now Dec. 3, and I’m happy the holidays are just around the corner. Typically I’m a “get my shopping done before Halloween so I do not have to go near the big box marts,” but this year I didn’t really get started until midNovember. My list is almost all finished, and just like Santa, I’m checking it twice. As much as I love getting presents (be honest: Who doesn’t?), I truly do take pleasure in buying things for others too. It’s fun to choose gifts you just know will make
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their day and I have bought a few this year that I can’t wait to see the recipient’s face when opening them. The best present I think I’ve ever given wasn’t one I had to buy. It was Christmas 1996 or 1997 (I really can’t remember which). My husband (then fiance) and I shared a best friend, who remains close to us both to this day. Kevin had been in the Navy for a while at that point and didn’t think
he’d be able to come home for the holidays. Thankfully, he did, but we didn’t let Stephen in on the secret. So Kevin called while he was at my house, to tell me he was on his way to surprise his friend. The look on Stephen’s face when I hung up the phone and told him Kevin didn’t have time to talk to him can only be described as crestfallen. And 20 minutes later, when the two saw each other for the first time in months — both expressions were priceless. I’m glad that was a gift that didn’t need any fancy packaging. Because I really, really do not — I repeat do not — enjoy wrapping gifts all that much. A birthday gift here
and there I can take — and it is fun to look for new paper and bows. Give me a bunch of gifts to wrap at once — well, let’s just say I usually end up with a few paper cuts, tape in places I’d rather not mention and yards of paper wasted because I’ve torn it. My husband, on the other hand, is really good at wrapping gifts. And when I get the opportunity, I schlep it off on him. (He’s also far better at ironing clothes, so when that chore HAS to be done, he gets to do it.) Boy, do I love buying and giving. This is the first Christmas Nathan has really requested anything. He can tell you exactly what he wants Santa
to bring — and he repeats the list the same way each time. (I’m glad to know at 3 he’s already decisive, because Mommy’s sure not a lot of times.) He wants Gordon and Rosie (two engines from “Thomas and Friends”), fire boots to go with his fire costume and a Spiderman bicycle. Santa’s pleased with this list, I’m sure, because it’s incredibly specific. But that also means Santa better stay the course and find exactly those items or little man might be giving him a call on Christmas morning. Flynn is editor/reporter for The Daily Courier. Contact her via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
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not to make the replacement process political. Hagan said she wasn’t sure whether she would block the nominee. “I’ve expressed my strong belief that George Holding should be allowed to complete the ongoing investigations of public officials,” Hagan said Wednesday. “I’ll continue to press upon the White House my feelings, my strong belief.” Gannet Tseggai, a White House spokeswoman, said in a statement that “The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that investigations and prosecutions are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.” Holding has said he is confident that whoever replaces him will continue to uphold the office’s oath. He did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Walker, 45, is a partner at Alston & Bird, LLP. He was an assistant U.S. attorney in the western district of North Carolina from 1994 to 2001.
Police Notes
FOREST CITY The Forest City Police Department is looking for two missing teenagers. The two apparently are together, police report, and they are listed as runaway juveniles. They are Pamela Gail Cline and Jessica Lynn Shires. Both are 14-years old. Cline is 5 foot 9 inches tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and eyes. Shires is 5 foot 4 inches tall and 130 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. The were last seen on Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. Anyone with information on either of the girls is asked to call the FCPD or to call the TIP LINE at 245-7771.
Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 138 E-911 calls Tuesday.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 28 E-911 calls Tuesday.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 48 E-911 calls Tuesday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to four E-911 calls Tuesday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 102 E-911 calls Tuesday. n Jose Mejia reported a breaking and entering. n Kendall McMillian reported damage to property. n Lyle Lance reported a breaking and entering and damage to property. (See arrest of Gibson.) n An employee of The Body Shoppe, on Withrow Road, reported damage to property. n Jennifer Kelly reported a larceny. n Jesse Mensch reported the theft of a 2001 Suzuki RM125 motorcycle. n Kenneth Hayes reported an incident of larceny from a person. (See arrest of Davis.) n An employee of Hardin’s Drugs, on South Church Street in Forest City, reported receiving a counterfeit bill.
Arrests
n Joshua Gibson, 28, of Big Island Road, Forest City; charged with breaking and entering and injury to property; placed under a $6,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Thomas Riley, 31, of Middle Street, Caroleen; arrested on an order for fugitive extradition; placed under a $50,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Samuel Ray Davis, 44, of Seitz Drive, Forest City;
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RALEIGH (AP) — The Democratic senator in North Carolina said Wednesday she is pressing the White House to keep a federal prosecutor on the job until he completes investigations of two prominent state Democrats. Sen. Kay Hagan said she has had numerous conversations with White House officials but has received no assurances about the future of U.S. attorney George Holding. President Barack Obama earlier this week nominated Charlotte lawyer Thomas G. Walker to replace the top prosecutor in Raleigh. Holding’s district has been overseeing federal probes into two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, who endorsed Obama a few months after dropping out of the 2008 election, and the state’s former Democratic governor, Mike Easley. Hagan said earlier this year that she wants Holding to have time to complete the investigations so as
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charged with larceny from a person; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Salvador Flores Jr., 39, of Alabama Street, Spindale; charged with larceny; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (FCPD) n Thomas Lee Riley, 31, of 111 Middle St.; extradition/ fugitive other state; placed under a $50,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Kristie C. Bradley, 35, of 805 North U.S. 221; charged with two counts of failure to comply on child support; 60-day sentence. (RCSD) n Micah Leann Brooks, 20, of 111 Hill St. Ext.; charged with harassing phone call; released on a $500 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Kaylene Renee Ruhnke, 16, of 714 Spindale St.; charged with assault and battery; freed on a custody release. (RCSD) n Kriston Taylor Causby, 17, of 3213 Hudlow Rd.; charged with assault on a handicapped person; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Amanda Lindsey Hill, 33, of 3213 Hudlow Rd.; charged with assault on a handicapped person; released on a written promise to appear. (RCSD) n Karen Rene Reese, 39, of 351 Antioch Rd.; charged with failure to comply on child support; placed under a $1,084 cash bond. (RCSD) n Warren Justin Bradley, 23, of 775 S. Church St.; charged with communicating threats and simple assault; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Cornelius Isaiah Edgerton, 40, of 337 Hollis Rd.; charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; released on a $2,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Deborah Lynn Ford, 40, of 540 Lyles Pond Rd., Rutherfordton; charged with driving while impaired and open container; released on a $500 unsecured bond. (RPD)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 20 E-911 calls Tuesday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to two E-911 calls Tuesday.
Fire Calls n Green Hill firefighters responded to a woods fire. n Rutherfordton firefighters responded to a structure fire. n SDO firefighters responded to a brush fire. n Sandy Mush firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. n Spindale firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident, to an industrial fire alarm and to a chimney fire.
Helen Dobbins Phillips, 78, of Providence Road, Forest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Hospice House in Forest City. Born in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Collette Dobbins and Mary Louvenia Dobbins. She was a cafeteria worker at Harris Elementary School for 13 years and a longtime member of Providence United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 plus years, Theron Phillips. Survivors include one daughter, Alice Fuentes of Forest City; two sons, Norris Phillips and Stanley Phillips, both of Forest City; two brothers, Roger Dobbins and Carl Dobbins, both of Rutherfordton; eight grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Providence United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Bradley and Nancy Tate officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Providence Family Life Center. Memorials may be made to Providence United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 128 ESW Dr., Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.
Ethel Floyd Ethel Lee Rogers Floyd, 78, formerly of Forest City, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Wilson. She was a daughter of the late George and Rose Lee Watkins Rogers. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Stanford Rogers of Elizabeth, N.J., and one sister, Lovie M. Hopkins of Scotch Plains, N.J. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jamaal Edwards officiating. The body may be viewed one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Douglas Wilma J. Douglas, of 4980 State Road, Apt. 514, Drexel Hill, Penn., died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, Pa. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mable McIntyre. She is survived by one son, Marc Holmes; three sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Thompson’s Mortuary with the Rev. Leroy Staley officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Doggett Grove Cemetery in Forest City.
Ronald Miller Ronald Miller, 43, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral Home.
Kevin Ledbetter Kevin Wayne Ledbetter, 28, of Connelly Springs, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. He was born in Cleveland County. Survivors include his mother, Brenda Ledbetter; his significant other, Amber Trumble; two sons, Daniel Ray Ledbetter and Trevor Cole Ledbetter; a sister, Karen Lail, and two nieces. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Pastor Blaine Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends
Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton. Online condolences www.kirkseyfh.com.
Joe Rose Joe Beauchamp Rose, 80, of 208 Wall Ave., Boiling Springs, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at home. A native of Gaston County, he was a son of the late Francis Marion and Myrtle Beauchamp Rose. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a deacon and member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church. He was a flight instructor as well as a flight examiner. He also served as a member of the Civil Air Patrol for 55 years and operated the Shelby Airport during the mid 60’s to the mid 70’s. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Iris Beam Rose of the home; a son, Joe Rose Jr. of Mooresboro; a daughter, Anne Bolick of Brandon, Miss.; three brothers, Jim Rose and David Rose, of Shelby, and Charles Rose of Mt. Holly; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Westwood Heights Baptist Church. The Revs. David Costner and Keith Dixon will officiate. Interment will follow in the Cleveland Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at ClayBarnette Funeral Home in Shelby. At other times, the family will be at the Rose home, 208 Wall Ave., Boiling Springs. Memorials may be made to Westwood Heights Baptist Church, Building Fund, 650 Dellinger Road, Shelby, NC 28152; or to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
to the service at the funeral home. The family will be at the home of Dean and Martha Ledford, 819 Elmwood Dr., Shelby. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 Online condolences www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Deaths Vjekoslav Sutej ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian conductor Vjekoslav Sutej, who led orchestras in the United States, Italy and Spain and worked with Placido Domingo and Montserrat Caballe, died on Wednesday. He was 58. Sutej had been diagnosed last year with leukemia and died in a clinic in Croatia’s capital, according to the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, which Sutej had led since 2003. Sutej began his career in the late 1980s as art director of the Hollybush Festival in New Jersey. He later worked as art director of the Gran Teatro Fenice in Venice, Italy, and of the Houston Grand Opera in Texas. He was a Vienna State Opera conductor and led four Christmas concerts with Domingo and Jose Carreras. Dr. Ed Thompson JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Dr. Ed Thompson, the nationally prominent head of the Mississippi Department of Health and a former deputy director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, died Tuesday.
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Estelle Ledford Estelle Blanton Ledford, 80, of East Zion Church Road, Shelby, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Hospice Cleveland County. Born in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Paul Monroe Blanton and Annie Belle Green Blanton. Estelle retired from First National Bank in Shelby after 30 years of employment in management. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Ledford; two sons, Steve Ledford of Earl, and Dean Ledford of Shelby; one brother, Bob Blanton of Forest City; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Chapel in Shelby with David G. Blanton officiating. Internment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 to 3 p.m., prior THE DAILY COURIER Published Tuesday through Sunday mornings by Paxton Media Group LLC dba The Daily Courier USPS 204-920 Periodical Postage paid in Forest City, NC. Company Address: 601 Oak St., P.O. Box 1149, Forest City, NC 28043. Phone: (828) 245-6431 Fax: (828) 248-2790 Subscription rates: Single copy, daily 50¢ / Sunday $1.50. Home delivery $11.75 per month, $35.25 for three months, $70.50 for six months, $129 per year. In county rates by mail payable in advance are: $13.38 for one month, $40.14 for three months, $80.27 for six months, $160.54 per year. Outside county: $14.55 for one month, $43.64 for three months, $87.28 for six months, $174.56 per year. College students for school year subscription, $75. The Digital Courier, $6.50 a month for non-subscribers to The Daily Courier. Payment may be made at the website: www.thedigitalcourier. com The Daily Courier is not responsible for advance subscription payments made to carriers, all of who are independent contractors.
Joe Beauchamp Rose Mr. Joe Beauchamp Rose, 80, of 208 Wall Avenue, Boiling Springs, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at home. A native of Gaston County, he was a son of the late Francis Marion and Myrtle Beauchamp Rose. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a Deacon and member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church. Joe truly enjoyed aviation in many different capacities. He was a flight instructor as well as a flight examiner. Joe also served as a member of the Civil Air Patrol for 55 years and operated the Shelby Airport during the mid 60’s to the mid 70’s. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Rose. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Iris Beam Rose, of the home; a son, Joe Rose Jr. and wife, Denise, of Mooresboro; a daughter, Anne Bolick and husband, Rick, of Brandon, Miss; three brothers, Jim Rose and wife, Patsy and David Rose and wife, Claudia, all of Shelby, and Charles Rose and wife, Jane, of Mt. Holly; four grandchildren, Magan Bolick and Brittany Bolick, both of Miss, Heather Rose Finley and husband, Jeff and Tyler Rose, all of Mooresboro; and a great grandchild, Payton Grayce Finley. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby, and at other times at the home. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Westwood Heights Baptist Church with The Revs. David Costner and Keith Dixon officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Westwood Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 650 Dellinger Rd., Shelby, NC 28152, or to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.claybarnette.com Paid obit.
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Calendar/Local ACCIDENT IN THE RAIN Forest City police responded to this rain-fall related accident on U.S. 74A at about 3 p.m. Wednesday with reported minor injuries. Police, Rutherford County EMS and Forest City Fire Department responded to the wreck in front of Sonic Drive-In. No other information was available. The accident was one of several Wednesday on town and county roadways.
Meetings/other Post 74 meeting: American Legion Post 74 will meet Thursday, Dec. 3, at the National Guard Armory on Withrow Road. Dinner 6 p.m. Meeting at 7. SWEEP meeting: (Solid Waste Environmental Education Panel) meets at noon the first Friday of each month at GDS, 141 Fairgrounds Road, Spindale. Anyone interested in promoting recycling in Rutherford County, is invited to attend. The next meeting is Dec. 4. Grand opening: The new Washburn Community Outreach Center will hold its grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 5. Free hot dogs and drinks at noon. All adult shirts and pants are buy one get one free. Live music and clowns. The center is located at 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road.
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Meeting, Christmas party: Piedmont-Pleasant Hill Community Club; Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., at the clubhouse; covered dish meal, games and Santa.
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this week.” To take the 15-minute course, visit www.safetyskills.com/winter-driving. The interactive video shows drivers examples of hazardous conditions from snow and ice to rain and fog and helps them learn the proper responses to each of the categories.
Reverse Christmas Caroling: Sponsored by The Anchor Club of East Rutherford High School; Thursday, Dec. 3, begins at 6 p.m. in the neighborhood of Elizabeth Ave., Forest City; collecting canned foods for Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Center; the reverse caroling works like this — the group comes to your home and sings badly; they won’t leave without canned goods, or if you prefer, leave items on your front porch. Advent Carol Service: Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Forest City, and Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., at Fairfield Mountains Chapel, Lake Lure; the service is presented by members from the adult choirs of First Presbyterian and First Baptist, of Forest City, and Fairfield Mountains Chapel, accompanied by brass ensemble and organ; no admission. 3rd Annual Christmas Home Tour: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 8 p.m.; van departs at 2 p.m., and 5 p.m., from Long Branch Road Baptist Church; tour directions also available for anyone who wants to provide their own transportation; tickets $5 per person; proceeds for a new fellowship hall; call 248-9555 or 287-1408 for more information. Ellenboro Christmas Parade: Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m., all participants invited to enter; contact Sandra Weeks at 453-8932, or town hall, 453-8611; World War II veterans will be the grand marshals. Annual Holiday Tour: Sponsored by Family Resources; Dec. 12 and 13, from 1 to 5 p.m., this year’s tour features the home of Blue and Julie Pittman; tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door; the reception center will be at the new Rutherfordton Elementary; for more information or advance tickets call 247-1440, ext. 105. Christmas Concert: David Roach will present a Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Chase High School auditorium. The program begins at 7 p.m. Admission will be $10 at the door with all proceeds going to the Band Uniform Fund. Christmas Boutique: Through Dec. 24, at the Visual Arts Center, 173 N. Main St., Rutherfordton; hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; handmade art and fine craft items on display and available for purchase; paintings in all mediums, ceramics, wood crafts, sculptures and much more. Toys for Tots drop off: Bennett Classics Auto Museum in Forest City is a designated Toys for Tots drop off. Bring a new unwrapped toy and receive $2 off admission into the museum. For more information call 247-1767.
Fundraisers Food sale: Friday, Dec. 4, begins at 10:30 a.m., St. Luke Church, Forest City; chitterling plates $7.50 each; turkey/dressing, ham, fish or chicken, $6.50 per plate; desserts $1.50; call 245-3222 to place an order. Buffet breakfast: Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City; $5 per person, all you can eat. Country ham supper: Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 8 p.m., Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church, 1658 Duncan’s Creek Road, Ellenboro. Benefit breakfast: Saturday, Dec. 5, begins at 7 a.m., at Golden Valley Missionary Methodist; proceeds for a mission trip to Haiti. Christmas sale: Saturday, Dec. 5, begins at 8 a.m., Crestview Baptist Church, Forest City; sausage biscuits and baked goods; gently used Christmas decorations and related items; proceeds for building fund. Poor man’s supper: Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 6 p.m., New Hope United Methodist, Lee Cudd Road, Rutherfordton; proceeds for Heather Blackwell’s mission trip to Japan.
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Multiple choice questions and interactive graphics help drivers learn if they should double the lead distance between them and the car ahead, or pull off to the side of the road to wait for fog to disappear. Case studies highlighting the dangers of driving foolishly in hazardous conditions. According to the National Weather Service, “preparation for winter storms is of more importance this year since it has been several years since a major winter storm has affected central North Carolina. Everyone should use this week to look ahead to the upcoming winter months and prepare for the possibility of winter storms.” Morgan said he agreed with the idea to be prepared. “We like to encourage people to try and be somewhat self sufficient if the power goes out and make sure they have back-up emergency heat that is approved for indoor use,” Morgan said. “They should also have food and
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$2,000,” she said. The mini grants are good for one school year and teachers may apply for another grant the following school year. Recipients are required to attend two two-hour staff developments, create a 10 to 15 minute video providing an overview of the project and share the video throughout the district and/ or the community in at least two ways and submit a portfolio containing surveys, lesson plans, volunteer names and hours and more. In addition to receiving the grant, teachers also get a Flip camera for use not only with the project but in their classroom as well. “One of those professional development sessions will be aimed at showing them how they can use the Flip in their classroom all year long,” Baynard said. Teachers will be using the grant in a variety of ways and for varying age students. Lori Means and Sharon Willets, eighth grade teachers at Chase Middle School, will
extra prescriptions. Emergency management used to really harp on 72 hours and we like to encourage that idea so that if people couldn’t leave their house for 72 hours they would have what they need — be it food, back-up heat, prescriptions and such as that.” But he said he wasn’t ready to declare it harsh season yet. “We’re just taking a wait and see attitude,” Morgan added. “Certainly we’ve had a wet season and if this moisture continues into the winter it increases the likelihood of a snow or ice storm. Many people use candles when the power is out and we recommend against that because people unintentionally fall asleep and the candle starts a fire. There are plenty of battery powered lights.” Perdue urged residents to practice the following winter safety tips: n Keep alternative heating sources prepared. If you have a fireplace, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood. Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure your family knows how to use them. n Properly vent kerosene heaters and keep any electric generators outside and away from any open windows or doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, do not burn charcoal indoors. Carbon monoxide poisoning can result from charcoal fumes indoors. n Keep fresh batteries on hand be using theirs for “Chase Middle’s Bear Factory.” Students will be making bears for Victory Junction Gang Camp, where each camper will receive a bear. “Victory Junction Gang Camp is a camp for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities,” Means said. “They can attend for free.” Means said members of the community will be invited in to sew the bears for students, who will be cutting and stuffing them all in assembly-line fashion. “Our goal is 100 bears,” she said. “We’re also going to raise $2,500 to pay for a child to go to camp, and we’d like to designate it for a camper from Rutherford County.” Students will begin building bears in January, Willets said, but fundraising for the $2,500 will begin this month. The teachers will work in the curriculum by talking about business ethics and entrepreneurship and students will use desktop publishing to create the bears and databases to track fundraising. “We want the kids to see it’s not about us all the time,” Means said. Spindale Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Alice Campbell will be taking
to use with flashlights and weather radios. n Always keep at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food in your home. n Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing to stay warm. You will be warmer and, as the temperature changes, you can easily remove layers to remain comfortable. n If you must travel during a winter storm, store an emergency kit in your vehicle that includes: blankets, a battery-powered radio with extra batteries, a first aid kit, a flashlight with extra batteries, battery booster cables and flares, a tire repair kit and pump, a road map, a sack of cat litter (for tire traction), a tow rope, bottled water and non-perishable high-energy foods such as granola bars, extra clothing to keep dry, and a windshield scraper and brush. n If driving on snow- or ice-covered roadways, reduce your speed. Driving at the regular speed limit will reduce your ability to control the car if you begin to slide. Leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles. n If conditions worsen and you can no longer drive safely, pull off the highway. Stay calm and remain in your vehicle. Do not set out on foot unless you can see a building close by where you know you can take shelter. Contact Baughman via e-mail at sbaughman@thedigitalcourier.com.
her students to a nursing home to do a program and then mingle and talk with residents about their memories. When they return to class, they’ll begin documenting their own memories into albums. “We’re going to talk about how communities change and how much change they will see in their lives and how it’s important to document them,” she said. Campbell has received a mini grant from Learn and Serve twice before and is excited to use this one for the project. “We’ve done this before and they just loved it,” Campbell said. “It’s so important to teach them the importance of this at a young age.” Learn and Serve America provides grants to schools, colleges and nonprofit groups to engage more than 13,000 North Carolina students in community service linked to academic achieveement and the development of civic skills. The federal grant is issued through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Contact Flynn via e-mail at aflynn@thedigitalcourier.com.
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Hilltoppers battle Wolverines By KEVIN CARVER Sports Reporter
Delhomme, Williams lead injury report CHARLOTTE (AP) — Jake Delhomme, both starting running backs and six others have sat out practice for the bangedup Carolina Panthers. Delhomme missed Wednesday’s workout with a broken finger. Matt Moore is expected to start against Tampa Bay. Running backs DeAngelo Williams (ankle) and Jonathan Stewart (Achilles’ tendon) didn’t practice. Williams was injured in Carolina’s loss Sunday to the New York Jets. Fullback Brad Hoover (ankle), receiver Dwayne Jarrett (ankle), defensive end Charles Johnson (pectoral), defensive tackle Tank Tyler and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (concussion) also missed practice.
COLUMBUS — While it poured rain outside, R-S Central rained 3s and broke away to a 68-42 win on Wednesday against Polk County on the road. Central was able to get steals and create easy baskets, as they were never really threatened for most of the contest.
R-S Central ran out to a 9-0 lead following back-to-back strong moves for buckets by Jacob Kinlaw. Two freebies by Oddie Murray and a Shaquille Wilkins’ 3-pointer capped off the early run. However, Polk’s Landon Schlabach sliced the lead to 15-9 at the end of the first quarter with a couple of 15-foot jumpers for deuces. The outside jumper then opened up
in the second quarter for Central with Sharod Hines burying two of them and Kinlaw (10 first half points) adding another in a 35-18 lead for the Hilltoppers at the half. Central’s defense continued to hound Polk County in holding them to one field goal in the first five minutes of the second half and Hines’ turnPlease see Hilltoppers, Page 8
QB change likely in Carolina MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer
Beason won’t face immediate discipline CHARLOTTE (AP) — Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason won’t face disciplinary action from the team until after his assault case is settled in court. Beason practiced on Wednesday, but did not address reporters. He was arrested on Monday and charged with punching a man in the face at a Charlotte strip club the night of Nov. 15. A day later, Gregory Frye filed a civil suit seeking damages in excess of $10,000. In the court papers, Frye said he told Panthers tight end Dante Rosario at the club that he thought he saw Beason snorting cocaine at a party last summer. Frye claims when Beason heard about it, he suckerpunched him, breaking his nasal cavity. Beason’s lawyer calls the story “fantasy land.” Coach John Fox says the team will “let the process take its course.”
‘Old Reliable’ passes away in Dayton, Ohio NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy Henrich, nicknamed “Old Reliable” for his knack of delivering clutch hits for the New York Yankees, died. He was 96. Henrich died in Dayton, Ohio, the team said. Henrich was a five-time AllStar outfielder who joined the Yankees in 1937 and finished in 1950, winning four World Series championships. He missed three seasons while serving in World War II.
Local Sports BASKETBALL 6 p.m. East Henderson at R-S Central SWIMMING 5 p.m. Patton, Chase, East Rutherford at Isothermal Community College
On TV 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College Basketball Washington at Texas Tech. 7 p.m. (TS) NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Atlanta Thrashers. 8 p.m. (FSS) Women’s College Basketball UCLA at Kansas. 8 p.m. (TNT) NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs. 9 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Oregon State at Oregon. (ESPN2) College Basketball USC at Texas. 10:30 p.m. (FSS) College Basketball Baylor at Arizona State. 10:30 p.m. (TNT) NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets.
Clemson’s Kyle Parker (11) hands off to C.J. Spiller during the first half of their NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Clemson lost to South Carolina 34-17. Associated Press
Spiller wins ACC honor GREENSBORO (AP) — C.J. Spiller ran away with the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year award. The Clemson all-purpose threat was named Wednesday as the league’s top player following a vote of 40 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Spiller received 29 votes to outdistance Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt, who had eight. Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams, the league’s rookie of the year, had two votes and Yellow Jackets defensive end Derrick Morgan had one. Separate ballots were cast for the offensive, defensive and overall player of the year awards. Spiller had 24 votes in offensive player of the year voting to Nesbitt’s 10.
Morgan was the top defensive player with 21 votes in that category, and North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn and Clemson safety DeAndre McDaniel had seven votes apiece. Spiller was the nation’s only player this season to account for touchdowns five different ways — rushing, passing, receiving, and on kick and punt returns — and had passing, rushing and receiving TDs in one game, a victory against North Carolina State. He returned four kickoffs and a punt for scores this year and has eight total returns for TDs during his career. He scored at least once in every game this season while leading Clemson to the Atlantic Division title and a spot in the league title game against Georgia Tech.
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers were in full secrecy mode Wednesday, with Jake Delhomme hiding his hand in his pocket and coach John Fox talking in circles. Despite the obstacles, it was hard to ignore the hints that Carolina will have a new quarterback Sunday against Tampa Bay. Matt Moore practiced with the first team — albeit in a cramped indoor facility because of heavy rain — while an idle Delhomme had his throwing hand wrapped and his index and middle fingers taped together. Delhomme had been able to keep his job despite a careerhigh 18 interceptions in 11 games, but his broken finger may finally sideline him and give the untested Moore a chance to get the Panthers (4-7) out of their offensive funk. Saying he’d be “hard-pressed to grip a football right now,” Delhomme wouldn’t rule himself out Sunday as he kept his hand hidden in his pocket to attempt to shield whether the index or middle finger is broken. Fox stuck to his “day-to-day” mantra, but Moore and his teammates were preparing for his first start since 2007. “I think this is a great opportunity for Matt,” receiver Muhsin Muhammad said. “Obviously, we won’t do a lot of the things that Jake does well, but we’ll do the things that Matt does well.” Delhomme has done little well in the worst season of his career. He threw four more interceptions in Sunday’s 17-6 loss to the Jets, the last coming after he banged hands with New York linebacker Calvin Pace on a fourth-down completion. Delhomme said his finger bent toward his pinkie. Please see Panthers, Page 9
SEC takes it to the ACC in 3 key games In just three games, over this past weekend, the SEC once more proved that it is still stronger on the gridiron than the ACC. The football balance of power has indeed not shifted. If anything, the balance may have strengthen in the SEC’s favor. The three games included: Unranked Georgia downing then No. 7 Georgia Tech, 30-24; unranked South Carolina whipping then No. 15 Clemson, 34-17; and No. 1 Florida blasting unranked Florida State, 37-10. The outcomes support a pretty remarkable number by the SEC in 2009. SEC football programs compiled an incredible 42-6 mark in non-conference play this past year. The ACC, by comparison, went 30-18. The four ACC schools of North Carolina finished 11-5 in non-conference play. But, every year the three biggest football games between the two southern conferences are played in three states: Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The three states that sport both an ACC and SEC program. The stunning thing is that the SEC has just three currently ranked programs — No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Alabama, and No. 15 LSU. The AP currently has four ACC pro-
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grams in their Top 25 including No. 11 Virginia Tech, No. 12 Georgia Tech, No. 17 Miami, and No. 25 Clemson. The reason, of course, is that those four programs each have four losses or fewer (overall), while it’s hard to find an SEC team with four losses or less. Why? Because the SEC teams spend so many weeks beating the tar out of each other. Georgia is 4-4 in SEC play, as are Tennessee and Mississippi; and those three teams are the closest to the SEC’s top tier of Florida, Alabama, and LSU. The outcomes will no doubt continue the old perceptions and stereotypes that the SEC is the big, dumb football conference, while the ACC is the smart basketball conference. Yeah, I have no way to argue against those perceptions or stereotypes. The graduation rates continue to bear out some of those stereotypes and the educational opportunities offered at
Duke are always going to be greater than those offered at say, Mississippi State, where spelling, “Mississippi,” will get you a degree. The ACC, though, doesn’t have any real public pressure to improve upon the non-conference numbers of their football teams. The vast majority of ACC fans are still more interested in hoops outcomes, than those on the gridiron. Especially in places like North Carolina. Roy Williams has his youthful Tar Heels off to a great start, including Tuesday night’s big win over Michigan State, and the eyes of the Tar Heels’ nation are already turned away from Butch Davis and his football program. Many will simply be excited that North Carolina will play in a bowl game. That the bowl game is not in the BCS Championship Series will matter little. In former football powers, Miami and Florida State, the pressure to return to the top is not nearly as intense as it once was for those programs. In the SEC, winning must occur in the fall. For the ACC, winning must occur in the winter. That’s the way it is, and that’s the way it will be.
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FOOTBALL National Football League
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 4 0 .636 307 Miami 5 6 0 .455 256 N.Y. Jets 5 6 0 .455 230 Buffalo 4 7 0 .364 186 South W L T Pct PF x-Indianapolis 11 0 0 1.000 304 Jacksonville 6 5 0 .545 202 Tennessee 5 6 0 .455 229 Houston 5 6 0 .455 259 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 8 3 0 .727 231 Baltimore 6 5 0 .545 257 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 248 Cleveland 1 10 0 .091 122 West W L T Pct PF San Diego 8 3 0 .727 312 Denver 7 4 0 .636 196 Kansas City 3 8 0 .273 183 Oakland 3 8 0 .273 115
NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 8 3 0 .727 255 Philadelphia 7 4 0 .636 293 N.Y. Giants 6 5 0 .545 272 Washington 3 8 0 .273 170 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 11 0 0 1.000 407 Atlanta 6 5 0 .545 272 Carolina 4 7 0 .364 199 Tampa Bay 1 10 0 .091 181 North W L T Pct PF Minnesota 10 1 0 .909 342 Green Bay 7 4 0 .636 296 Chicago 4 7 0 .364 216 Detroit 2 9 0 .182 193 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 7 4 0 .636 267 San Francisco 5 6 0 .455 228 Seattle 4 7 0 .364 223 St. Louis 1 10 0 .091 130
PA 202 275 195 242 PA 184 255 289 243 PA 174 188 204 279 PA 219 189 282 258 PA 182 228 261 205 PA 221 245 256 314 PA 203 215 261 335 PA 217 213 250 297
x-clinched division Thursday’s Game N.Y. Jets vs. Buffalo at Toronto, 8:20 p.m. Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Chicago, 1 p.m. Oakland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Detroit at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. New England at Miami, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. San Diego at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 4:15 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 8:20 p.m. Monday’s Game Baltimore at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Detroit at Baltimore, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Denver at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Carolina at New England, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Minnesota, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. Washington at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 Arizona at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL National Basketball Association
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 14 4 .778 Toronto 7 12 .368 Philadelphia 5 13 .278 New York 4 14 .222 New Jersey 0 17 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando 14 4 .778 Atlanta 12 5 .706 Miami 10 7 .588 Charlotte 7 10 .412 Washington 6 10 .375 Central Division
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W L Pct 12 5 .706 9 7 .563 6 9 .400 6 9 .400 6 11 .353 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Dallas 13 5 .722 San Antonio 9 6 .600 Houston 9 8 .529 New Orleans 7 11 .389 Memphis 6 12 .333 Northwest Division W L Pct Denver 13 5 .722 Portland 12 8 .600 Utah 10 7 .588 Oklahoma City 9 8 .529 Minnesota 2 15 .118 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 14 3 .824 Phoenix 14 4 .778 Sacramento 8 8 .500 L.A. Clippers 8 10 .444 Golden State 6 11 .353
GB — 2 1/2 5 5 6 GB — 2 1/2 3 1/2 6 7 GB — 2 2 1/2 3 1/2 10 1/2 GB — 1/2 5 1/2 6 1/2 8
Monday’s Games Milwaukee 99, Chicago 97 Dallas 104, Philadelphia 102 Utah 120, Memphis 93 Golden State 126, Indiana 107 Tuesday’s Games Boston 108, Charlotte 90 Washington 106, Toronto 102 New York 126, Phoenix 99 Denver 135, Golden State 107 Miami 107, Portland 100 L.A. Lakers 110, New Orleans 99 Wednesday’s Games Washington 104, Milwaukee 102 Cleveland 107, Phoenix 90 Orlando 118, New York 104 Atlanta 146, Toronto 115 Dallas at New Jersey, late Memphis at Minnesota, late Detroit at Chicago, late Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, late Indiana at Sacramento, late Houston at L.A. Clippers, late Thursday’s Games Boston at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Miami at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday’s College Basketball Major Scores EAST Connecticut 92, Boston U. 64 Cornell 104, Bucknell 98, OT George Washington 66, George Mason 49 Holy Cross 85, Brown 79, OT Massachusetts 62, Quinnipiac 58 Pittsburgh 67, Duquesne 58, 2OT St. John’s 63, Stony Brook 55 Towson 82, UMBC 77 Villanova 77, Drexel 58 Yale 48, Hartford 46 SOUTH Alabama 73, North Florida 51 Georgia 64, Saint Louis 56 Georgia Tech 74, Siena 61 Illinois 76, Clemson 74 James Madison 72, Norfolk St. 64 Louisville 80, Stetson 48 Miami 63, Minnesota 58 New Orleans 51, Tulane 50 Richmond 67, Old Dominion 60 South Carolina 74, W. Kentucky 56 South Florida 74, Hampton 55 Tennessee 78, ETSU 66 Va. Commonwealth 82, Rhode Island 80 W. Carolina 72, Wofford 67 William & Mary 84, Longwood 65 MIDWEST Boston College 62, Michigan 58 Butler 59, Ball St. 38 Dayton 65, Miami (Ohio) 58 Toledo 65, Rochester, Mich. 46 SOUTHWEST Mississippi 79, Arkansas St. 57 North Texas 91, Southwest 62 Oklahoma 67, Arkansas 47 Tulsa 86, Oklahoma St. 65 Wednesday’s Women’s Basketball Major Scores EAST Army 53, Fairleigh Dickinson 44 Binghamton 76, Siena 70, OT Boston U. 87, Brown 58 Canisius 52, Albany, N.Y. 41 Columbia 75, Delaware 63 Drexel 50, American U. 40 Fordham 61, St. Peter’s 59 Georgia Tech 64, Penn St. 60 Harvard 74, Holy Cross 57 Lafayette 62, Penn 56 Long Island U. 66, Delaware St. 34 Monmouth, N.J. 61, Stony Brook 45 Niagara 66, Bucknell 41 Northeastern 73, Massachusetts 64 Princeton 86, Lehigh 68 Providence 86, Buffalo 63 Rhode Island 64, Cent. Connecticut St. 52 St. Bonaventure 77, Quinnipiac 67 Syracuse 93, Wagner 55
Temple 62, Rutgers 51 UMBC 59, Navy 51 West Virginia 64, Radford 28 SOUTH Alabama St. 58, North Florida 54 Bethune-Cookman 66, Florida Atlantic 61 Charlotte 72, Presbyterian 36 Coastal Carolina 57, Coll. of Charleston 53 East Carolina 88, Va. Commonwealth 85 Fla. International 65, Barry 43 Georgia Southern 73, Appalachian St. 68 Illinois 65, Wake Forest 50 Jacksonville St. 74, Alabama A&M 71 South Carolina 70, High Point 52 UCF 84, Jacksonville 68 W. Carolina 62, UNC Asheville 51 MIDWEST Akron 68, IPFW 66 Butler 77, Evansville 41 Cent. Michigan 84, Louisville 75 Chicago St. 62, Valparaiso 54 IUPUI 61, Indiana-Southeast 44 Marshall 75, Cleveland St. 61 N. Iowa 71, N. Illinois 65 Notre Dame 69, E. Michigan 59 Pittsburgh 89, Youngstown St. 37 Vanderbilt 63, Wright St. 46 Wichita St. 62, Loyola of Chicago 54 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 60, Kansas St. 58 Lamar 111, Huston-Tillotson 52 Mississippi 70, Ark.-Little Rock 51 SMU 80, North Texas 58 Texas A&M 106, Stephen F.Austin 56 FAR WEST Nevada 101, Sacramento St. 72
HOCKEY National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 28 19 9 0 38 92 New Jersey 24 17 6 1 35 69 Philadelphia 24 13 10 1 27 77 N.Y. Rangers 27 13 13 1 27 80 N.Y. Islanders 27 10 10 7 27 72 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Buffalo 24 15 7 2 32 66 Boston 26 13 8 5 31 64 Ottawa 25 13 8 4 30 74 Montreal 27 12 13 2 26 66 Toronto 26 7 12 7 21 70 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 27 16 5 6 38 94 Atlanta 24 14 7 3 31 84 Tampa Bay 25 10 7 8 28 67 Florida 26 10 12 4 24 71 Carolina 27 5 17 5 15 62 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 26 17 6 3 37 82 Nashville 26 15 10 1 31 62 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 84 Detroit 26 13 9 4 30 76 St. Louis 25 10 10 5 25 62 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Calgary 26 17 6 3 37 83 Colorado 28 15 8 5 35 85 Vancouver 26 14 12 0 28 80 Edmonton 27 10 13 4 24 80 Minnesota 25 10 12 3 23 63 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose 29 19 6 4 42 101 Los Angeles 28 16 10 2 34 83 Phoenix 27 15 11 1 31 68 Dallas 27 12 8 7 31 80 81 Anaheim 26 10 12 4 24 74 84
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Monday’s Games Columbus 5, St. Louis 2 Atlanta 4, Florida 3 Washington 3, Carolina 2 Buffalo 3, Toronto 0 Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 Colorado 3, Tampa Bay 0 Detroit 4, Dallas 1 Calgary 5, Nashville 0 Tuesday’s Games Toronto 3, Montreal 0 Chicago 4, Columbus 3, SO San Jose 5, Ottawa 2 Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 3 Wednesday’s Games Vancouver 5, New Jersey 2 Boston 4, Tampa Bay 1 Colorado at Florida, late Nashville at Minnesota, late Thursday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Florida at Washington, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Detroit, 7 p.m. Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Toronto at Columbus, 7 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Calgary at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Ottawa at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
No. 18 Clemson blows big lead, loses to Illinois
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP)—Mike Tisdale hit the go-ahead jumper with 41 seconds left, then blocked David Potter’s driving shot on No. 18 Clemson’s next possession as Illinois rallied from 23 points down for a 76-74 victory Wednesday night. The Illini (5-2) looked finished, down 51-28 early in the second
half and with leading scorer Demetri McCamey saddled with three fouls and two points. But Illinois finally got going with a 35-10 run to move in front in the school’s biggest comeback ever. Demontez Still missed a driving shot at the buzzer for Clemson (6-2).
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Mike Davis led the Illini with 22 points. He set a career high with 28 a year ago when Clemson defeated Illinois in a challenge game by the same score, 76-74. It’s the third time in the past four seasons Clemson has lost a sizable lead at Littlejohn Coliseum.
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around jumper from the free throw line kept the game a comfortable 45-25 lead late in the third and ended with Central up 49-30. Murray cashed in on a couple of easy lay ups, one after Wilkins earned the steal and assist to create a 55-32 advantage in the fourth. Kinlaw finished with 12 points and nine rebounds in the win, while Wilkins finished with 11 points and Hines closed with 10. Central finished with six blocked shots and 14 steals. The win moves Central to 3-0 on the season.
Lady Hilltoppers win first game COLUMBUS — R-S Central ladies basketball held Polk County to two field goals in the first half and Shannon Hines was a spark plug for the Lady Hilltoppers as they won their first game of the year, 55-38, Wednesday. R-S Central, 1-2 on the young season, held the Lady Wolverines without a field goal through the first twelve minutes and built a double-digit lead by half. “I’m happy that we were able to give everybody some playing time,” said Coach Darius Fuller. “I was pleased with our defensive efforts, but our offense and our offensive rebounding needs to pick up.” Polk went 0-for-16 in the first period and 2-for30 from the field in the first half as R-S Central’s defense and Polk’s inability to capitalize on a few easy shots made for an easy Hilltoppers’ road victory. Central opened up to a quick a 4-0 lead with a Melissa McLaughlin steal and Shannon Hines answering on the other end on a contested lay up. Hines scored again on a lay up as she drove right and to the glass for an easy two. However, Central, who shot just 5-of-14 in the first quarter, only led 11-4 at the end of the period. Polk never could get closer than three points through the rest of the half as Central led 32-14 at the half. Melinda Morgan broke through for the Wolverines with the first field goal of the half to cut Central’s lead to 19-6. The Lady Hilltoppers’ Taylor Gray splashed a 3-pointer from the right corner in a 15-8 run to push Central back out to a 32-14 halftime lead. Hines finished with 16, while McLaughlin closed with 13 points and nine assists.
East Rutherford 43, Highland Tech 41 GASTONIA — Devince Boykins finished with three steals on Wednesday, the biggest of which came in the waning moments against Highland Tech. Boykins picked the pocket of a Rams’ guard and fired down court to Ricky Wilkinson, who hit the game-winner with three seconds to play. The shot lifted the Cavs to 3-0 on the season and a 43-41 decision over Highland Tech. “It wasn’t a pretty game, but we came back and won,” said Coach Brad Levine. “We were down 19-14 at half, and 30-29 at the end of the third and we finally took the lead on a 3-point play by Mikhail Baxter.” The lead was short-lived, but Boykins and Wilkinson came through with a game-deciding play. “We just didn’t shoot well ... just 35-percent for the night. They stayed in zone and we didn’t hit.” Rob Gray lead East with 22 points, while Boykins pulled down 12 rebounds. East will play at Owen on Monday, Dec. 7.
East Rutherford 41, Highland Tech 30 GASTONIA — The Lady Cavaliers came out slow, according to Coach Larry Ross, but finished strong to take a 41-30 road win over Highland Tech, Wednesday. East’s Shanay Watkins lead all Cavs with 12 points, while Kiziah Miller posted a double-double (11 points, 13 rebounds). “They (Highland) had about a week to prepare for us and we came out a little sluggish in the first half,” said Ross. “We started hitting some 3s and coasted in.” The Lady Cavaliers improved to 3-0 on the season and will play at Owen, Monday, Dec. 7.
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T.O. eager to play in T.O. TORONTO (AP) — Turns out, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis just might get an invitation to the big birthday bash Terrell Owens is planning in New York City this weekend. When informed on Wednesday that Revis had expressed no intention of showing up as a party-crasher, Owens suggested he just might deliver a personal invite. “I’ll give him one after I score,” Owens said after the team held a brief workout at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, where the Bills (4-7) will face Revis and the Jets (5-6) in Buffalo’s second annual “home” game on Thursday night. In a game between two AFC East rivals that’s being billed as “T.O. in T.O.,” the brash high-profile receiver has a renewed bounce in his step. He’s preparing for a prime-time game which coincides with his sudden hot streak.
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By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina’s Jessica Breland is ready to move on from her fight against Hodgkin’s lymphoma and think about the future. In her first public comments since her diagnosis in May, Breland said Wednesday her disease is in remission and she has completed her treatments. But the senior forward has all but closed the door on trying to get back on the court this year for the fourth-ranked Tar Heels. “I’m really tough and right now how I feel just sitting there and watching (teammates) play, I want to get on the court,” she said. “But I know what’s best for me would probably be sitting out this year because already I’ve become a better player and I haven’t even touched a ball yet, just by watching my teammates play. “If I go out there 85 percent, that’s not giving to my team and my coaches. I wouldn’t want that from Breland anybody.” Breland was a preseason all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick and was the top returning scorer and rebounder for North Carolina. Blessed with a long, lean 6-foot-3 frame, Breland managed a 31-point game against Courtney Paris and Oklahoma early last season and had a 23-rebound performance against rival Duke in February. But Breland said she went to see a doctor in May after having a sore throat she couldn’t shake. After several hours of tests and chest X-rays followed by a biopsy the next day, Breland was diagnosed with the disease. Within days, doctors had installed a port in her left chest for chemotherapy treatments, which lasted for months and only recently ended. Breland said she lost about 25 pounds to weigh 140 at one point, though she gradually got her weight back up by eating as many times a day as she could with a plan devised by the team trainer and a nutritionist. The port was removed last week, and Breland even proudly showed off the surgically closed wound like a trophy. “I’m all done,” she said with a smile. “I’m just going up from here.” Coach Sylvia Hatchell, who has said several times that she expected that Breland would redshirt, said she plans to speak with Breland’s doctors before making it official next week. She said Breland’s attitude has remained upbeat, including once during a recent team meal that Breland told Hatchell she wouldn’t change what had happened to her because she had learned so much about herself. “She looked at me and said, ’This has been a blessing,”’ Hatchell said. “When a 21-year-old has had chemo for months ... and she says if she could go back and change it she wouldn’t? “I didn’t even bring up the conversation. I’m sitting there listening to her and I’m just like, ’Wow.”’
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East Rutherford High held its annual Fall Sports Banquet on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Awards and honors were handed out in football, volleyball, tennis, cross country and soccer. In Football: O’Darren Wilkins, Most Courageous; Mikhail Baxter, Wade McKinney Sportsmanship; Tyler Hamilton, Best Back; Ethan Poss, Best Lineman; Chris Petty, Gordon Neal Team Before Self; Tajdre Wilkerson, Most Improved; Justin Barksdale, Mr. Cavalier AllOut Award; Trent Dorsey and Lewis Wilkins, Don Waters Coach’s Award; Adrian Wilkins, MVP; Trent Dorsey, Academic; Tom Horne, Academic; Maddox Stamey, Academic; In JV Football: Seth Wilson and Marcus Carson, Best Linemen; Ryan Riffle, Best All-Around; T. J. Watkins, Player of the Year; Maddox Stamey, MVP; Darrian McEntyre, Coach’s Award. In Volleyball: Sally Harrill and Jaclyn Boever, MVP; Tamara El-Amoor, Coach’s Award. In JV Volleyball: Rosaland Lattimore, Rookie of the Year; Sara Hoyle, Most Improved; Kaziah Miller, MVP. In Tennis: Ansley Henson, MVP; Lille Mayfield, Top Rookie; Breezy Robertson, Coach’s Award. In Cross Country: Josh Messer, MVP; Mason Jolley, Most Improved; Rebekah Hunt, Coach’s Award; Rebecca Brennon, Female Runner of the Year. In Soccer: Lupe Escalera, MVP; Tyler Dobbins, Offensive Player of the Year and 1st Team All Region (Region 8); Ryan Bailey, Defensive Player of the Year.
Tiger Woods with his daughter, Sam, and wife, Elin, before the start of an NCAA college football game between Stanford and California, in Stanford, Calif., in this Nov. 21, 2009, file photo. Associated Press
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Fox said they’ve had no discussions about placing Delhomme on injured reserve, but all signs point toward Moore getting the start against the Buccaneers (1-10). For many, it will be several weeks too late. Moore has become a fan favorite with Delhomme struggling — even as Moore struggles to prove to the coaching staff that he’s a good decision maker. “I’m sure there is,” Moore replied when asked if he had some persuading to do. Moore started the season as the third-string quarterback behind Josh McCown. But he saw action in Week 1 against Philadelphia after Delhomme was yanked following four interceptions and a lost fumble and McCown hurt his knee and ankle. McCown was placed on injured reserve days later, and Moore moved ahead of newly signed journeyman A.J. Feeley as the No. 2 QB. But Fox resisted using him despite Delhomme’s struggles. He’s played in only one other game when Delhomme was briefly shaken up, completing 6 of 12 passes for 63 yards and an interception on the season.
“I guess I’m a puppet. If they want to use me, they’ll use me. If not, I can’t do anything about it,” Moore said. “The only thing I can do is be ready.” The 6-foot-3 Moore also claims he’s better than he was when he started three games at the end of the 2007 season as an undrafted rookie from Oregon State. Moore was claimed off waivers after spending training camp in Dallas and was expected to spend the season watching. Instead Delhomme suffered an elbow injury, David Carr was bad, then got hurt and ancient Vinny Testaverde got hurt, too. Moore, given a limited playbook and showing a lively arm, went 2-1 in close a 7-9 season. “In ‘07 everything was real quick for me,” Moore said. “My first read, if that wasn’t there I’d go to my second read and get the ball out, whether that be throw it way or hitting somebody. “I think now I’ve kind of developed and learned in most instances you have some time. Work through, find your running back, go to your fourth read, things like that. Whereas earlier, it was not a panic, but wanting to get the ball out quick.” The Panthers would normally try to take pressure off Moore by turning to their running game, that could be an issue Sunday. Running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart and fullback Brad Hoover all missed practice Wednesday.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Tiger Woods said he let his family down with “transgressions” he regrets “with all of my heart,” and that he will deal with his personal life behind closed doors. His statement Wednesday follows a cover story in Us Weekly magazine that reports a Los Angeles cocktail waitress claims she had a 31-month affair with the world’s No. 1 golfer. “I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves,” Woods said on his Web site. “I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.” Woods did not offer details of any alleged relationship. “I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart,” he said. “I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves,” Woods said. “For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.”
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The cocktail waitress, Jaimee Grubbs, told the magazine she met Woods at a Las Vegas nightclub the week after the 2007 Masters — two months before Woods’ wife, Elin, gave birth to their first child. Grubbs claims to have proof in 300 text messages. About three hours before Woods’ statement, the magazine published what it said was a voicemail — provided by Grubbs — that Woods left on her phone on Nov. 24, three days before his middle-of-the-night car crash outside his home in Florida. Woods has been subjected to more media headlines during the last week than when he first won the Masters in 1997 and set off the first wave of Tigermania. He has spoken only three times through his Web site, although this was his longest posting. “Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means,” Woods said. “For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives.” And he continued to say accounts that physical violence
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played a role in his Friday morning car crash were “utterly false and malicious.” “Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect,” he wrote. His statement came one day after the Florida Highway Patrol closed its investigation into the accident — without Woods ever speaking to state troopers. He was charged with careless driving, which carries a $164 fine and four points on his driving record. The story soon shifted from a patrol investigation to sordid allegations into his personal life. In the voicemail released by the magazine, a man says to Grubbs: “Hey, it’s, uh, it’s Tiger. I need you to do me a huge favor. Um, can you please, uh, take your name off your phone. My wife went through my phone. And, uh, may be calling you. If you can, please take your name off that and, um, and what do you call it just have it as a number on the voicemail, just have it as your telephone number. That’s it, OK. You gotta do this for me. Huge. Quickly. All right. Bye.” The Associated Press could not confirm Woods was the caller.
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Nation Today Slaying suspect arrested
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A Fort Drum soldier was arrested at a hotel in southern Ohio early Wednesday on a warrant charging him in the stabbing deaths of two fellow servicemen at an apartment near the military post in northern New York. The bodies of Waide James, 20, and Diego Valbuena, 23, each with multiple stab wounds, were found Tuesday morning in an apartment complex housing mostly military families in Evans Mills near the post’s main entrance. Fort Drum is the 10th Mountain Division’s home base. A warrant was issued charging Joshua Hunter, 20, with two counts of second-degree murder, county prosecutor Cindy Intschert said at a news conference. Based on a tip provided by New York authorities, Hunter was arrested at a hotel in Wheelersburg, Ohio, at about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, said Capt. David Hall of the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office.
Body search expanded
CLEVELAND (AP) — A home outside Cleveland where a suspected serial killer once lived was searched in vain by FBI agents and cadaver dogs Wednesday for any remains in addition to the 10 female bodies and skull found at his more recent home nearby. Agents led two search dogs around the East Cleveland property where Anthony Sowell, 50, lived before going to prison for 15 years for a 1989 attempted rape. The search inside and outside the house didn’t turn up any remains, FBI spokesman Scott Wilson said. Agents took some items; Wilson declined to identify what they were but said there were no plans to resume searching there. The current owners, who aren’t connected to the Sowell family, have
cooperated, Wilson said. Police in East Cleveland began reviewing three unsolved slayings from 1988 and 1989 after Sowell was arrested and his background in East Cleveland emerged. The renewed search was part of a wider FBI investigation into the Sowell case, Wilson said, including previously reported plans to search outside the Cleveland area in states he lived while in the military.
BoA to repay TARP NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America Corp. says it plans to repay its government bailout funds and raise capital in the coming days. The bank has issued a statement Wednesday saying it would pay back the $45 billion in government loans it received during the credit crisis last year and after the purchase of Merrill Lynch & Co. earlier this year. The move would allow Bank of America, which is trying to recruit a new CEO to succeed the retiring Ken Lewis, to free itself from government restrictions on executive pay that come along with bailout funds. Bank of America said it would use $26.2 billion in available cash and would also sell $18.8 billion in securities.
2 men arrested in death CHARLOTTE (AP) — Two men have been arrested in the death of a North Carolina man whose body was found in a burning vehicle last weekend. Multiple media outlets reported the men were arrested early Tuesday and charged with murder in the death of 24-year-old Luis Miguel Catalan. Police say 28-year-old Lavandus Markiest Houston and 24-year-old Jacorean James Small are being held in the Mecklenburg County jail.
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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, accompanied by Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, and Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. speak to members of the media on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday.
Abortion showdown looms in Senate debate WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators debating health care legislation are headed for a clash over abortion, the issue that threatened to derail the bill in the House. Anticipating the showdown, hundreds of abortion rights supporters gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to call on senators to keep new abortion restrictions out of the health care bill. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., plans to unveil an anti-abortion amendment as early as Thursday that abortions rights supporters inside the Senate and out say they can’t support. Nelson says he won’t vote for the underlying bill without his strong abortion language. But opponents say his amendment doesn’t have the votes to pass. The outcome could be critical in determining the fate of President Barack Obama’s signature health overhaul agenda. At issue is how abortions would be handled in the health care bills. In the House, a bloc of anti-abortion Democrats forced Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to accept restrictions that outraged liberals as the price for passing the Democratic health care bill last month. The language passed by the House would forbid any health plan that receives federal subsidies from paying for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the mother’s life. A new government insurance plan couldn’t offer abortions, and women would have to purchase separate coverage for abortion services. Behind the scenes, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., who opposes abortions but wants to vote for the overall health care bill, has been working to find language that could satisfy both sides. “Our goal is to maintain essentially
Hyde-like protections that prevent federal funds from being used to pay for and subsidize abortion,” Casey’s communications director Larry Smar said Wednesday, referring to the existing law on abortion, though nothing had been finalized. Efforts to find such a common ground failed in the House. Women’s rights groups were caught off-guard by the provision that passed the House and are now vowing to keep similar language out of the Senate bill. Hundreds of activists organized by Planned Parenthood and other groups rallied Wednesday, holding signs reading “Listen up senators: Women’s health is not negotiable.” Several House Democrats spoke, vowing to oppose final passage of any health bill with the tough abortion restrictions already approved by the House. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., called it “a devil’s bargain” that she couldn’t accept. But the House language is just what Nelson wants to include in the Senate bill. He is not satisfied with the language filed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., which would forbid including abortion coverage as a required medical benefit, but would allow a new government insurance plan to cover abortions and let private insurers that receive federal subsidies offer plans that include abortion coverage. The money to pay for abortions would have to come from premiums paid by beneficiaries themselves, kept strictly separate from federal subsidy dollars. Supporters say that would keep government funds from being used for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother as allowed under a current law known as the Hyde amendment.
Science advisers grilled about hacked e-mails WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans pointed to controversial e-mails leaked from climate scientists and said it was evidence of corruption. Top administration scientists looking at the same thing found no such sign, saying it doesn’t change the fact that the world is warming. The e-mails from a British university’s climate center were obtained by computer hackers and posted online about two weeks ago. Climate change skeptics contend the messages reveal that researchers manipulated and suppressed data and stifled dissent, and conservative bloggers are dubbing it “Climategate.” In the first Capitol Hill airing of the issue, House Republicans Wednesday read excerpts from at least eight of the e-mails, saying they showed the world needs to re-examine experts’ claims that the science on warming is settled. One e-mail from 2003 was by John Holdren, then of Harvard University and now the president’s science adviser. The exploding controversy led Phil Jones to step aside as head of the climate research unit at the University of East Anglia, the source of the e-mail exchanges. The university is investigating the matter.
Penn State University also is looking into e-mails by its own researcher, Michael Mann. House Republicans asked for a separate hearing or investigation into the issue, but were rebuffed by Democrats. “These e-mails show a pattern of suppression, manipulation and secrecy that was inspired by ideology, condescension and profit,” said U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis. The science is proper and this is about a small fraction of research on the issue, said Holdren, a physicist who has studied climate change. “The e-mails do nothing to undermine the very strong scientific consensus ... that tells us the earth is warming, that warming is largely a result of human activity,” said another government scientist Jane Lubchenco. A marine biologist and climate researcher, she heads the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The e-mails don’t negate or even deal with data from both NOAA and NASA, which keep independent climate records and show dramatic warming, Lubchenco told members of the House global warming committee.
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THE MARKET IN REVIEW
STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS
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Chg +1.32 +.51 +.79 +.47 +.49 +.42 +.46 +.94 +.56 +.69
%Chg +23.5 +19.2 +11.6 +11.3 +11.0 +10.7 +10.1 +9.4 +9.3 +9.1
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Chg +.45 +.55 +.49 +2.50 +.46 +.41 +.43 +.30 +.35 +.39
%Chg +22.0 +16.9 +14.8 +14.7 +14.0 +12.7 +12.1 +10.9 +10.4 +10.3
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Advanced Declined Unchanged Total issues New Highs New Lows Volume
290 253 43 586 37 4 184,386,343
NEEdS Dow Jones industrials ANAlySIS. LIFE INSURANCE LATELY? Close: 10,452.68
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Chg -.62 -.55 -.44 -2.00 -.38 -1.13 -.42 -.38 -1.75 -.56
%Chg -15.8 -15.2 -15.2 -13.8 -13.1 -12.7 -12.3 -12.1 -11.9 -11.7
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+19.10 +14.15 +5.29 +25.45 +29.28 +38.55 +22.81 +30.01 +25.14 +19.35
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Total Assets Obj ($Mlns) NAV
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11.01 27.29 48.73 27.25 57.63 34.57 102.63 15.60 25.90 101.99 95.37 39.54 24.80 32.33 28.64 26.05 11.01 32.72 2.02 16.35 29.24 102.66 11.92 66.92 27.26 14.96 102.00 31.23 20.96 30.46 35.48 10.55 2.95 13.67 14.89
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+7.2/A +3.1/A +4.4/C +1.1/B +4.8/A +6.9/A +0.6/C +3.3/B +1.9/B +0.7/C -0.3/D +8.7/A +0.6/C +6.4/A +4.7/C +6.3/A +6.9/A +4.3/A +3.8/B +2.4/C +5.3/A +0.7/C +2.8/E +4.1/A +1.2/B +6.3/A +0.7/C +3.4/A +1.1/B +4.0/A +1.3/B +4.8/A -1.4/E +0.6/B 0.0/D
NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 3,000 NL 2,500 5.75 250 NL 3,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 5,000,000 NL 2,500 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.75 250 NL 5,000,000 5.75 250 4.25 1,000 5.75 250 NL 10,000 NL 100,000 3.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 100,000 NL 3,000 NL200,000,000 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.50 1,000 5.75 1,000 1.50 1,000 4.25 2,500 5.75 1,000 4.75 0
CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.
Pressures keep market struggling
Fed sees recovery gaining ground
By SARA LEPRO and TIM PARADIS AP Business Writers
By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON — The economic recovery gained traction in late fall as shoppers spent a bit more and factories bumped up production. That assessment Wednesday by the Federal Reserve marked its most upbeat view since the economy tumbled into recession two years ago. The Fed’s new snapshot of business barometers nationwide found that conditions have generally improved since the last report in late October. Eight of the Fed’s 12 regions surveyed reported some pickup in activity or improved conditions, the Fed said. Those regions were: Boston, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and San Francisco. The four other regions — Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond and Atlanta — described conditions as little changed or mixed. The new report adds to evidence that the economy is rebounding after the worst recession since the 1930s. The main challenge for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is to sustain the fledgling rebound, especially after the benefits of government support fade next year. To that end, the Fed is expected to hold a key bank lending rate at a record low near zero when its meets on Dec. 15-16. Economists predict the Fed will keep rates
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A customer looks over some items next to her full cart during the traditional Black Friday shopping day at the Target store in Mayfield Hts., Ohio. New holiday shopping figures that include Saturday are offering more evidence that confirms stores' modest start to the holiday shopping season.
at super-low levels well into next year. With Wednesday’s survey also finding that inflation remains under control, the Fed has leeway to hold rates at record lows. The central bank hopes that will entice people and businesses to step up spending, which would bolster the economy. Although the jobs market remains lousy, the Fed survey found some scattered signs of improvement in some markets. In the Boston region, some businesses were starting to hire and reverse pay cuts or wage freezes implemented earlier in the year. The St. Louis region noted that the service sector recently started to expand. Still, holiday hiring expec-
tations nationwide were mixed, the Fed report said. And most private economists predict that even as the pace of massive job losses slow, the nation’s unemployment rate — now at a 26-year high of 10.2 percent — will continue to climb into next year. Some predict it will rise as high as 11 percent by the middle of 2010. The Fed warned last week that it could take five or six years for the job market to return to normal. That’s why Bernanke and others think that consumers — while appearing to hold up fairly well now to all the negative stresses — may turn more cautious in the months ahead, restraining the recovery.
NEW YORK — The stock market struggled but held its ground Wednesday as an upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve offset drops in bank and energy stocks. Most stocks finished higher after the Fed said regional economic activity has generally improved since its last snapshot in October. The central bank also said consumer spending has strengthened even as employment and commercial real estate remain weak. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 19 points a day after jumping 126. Reports of analysts’ warnings about bank stocks hurt financial shares, while a steep drop in oil weighed on energy companies. Airlines jumped on hopes business is stabilizing. A mixed reading on the labor market also kept trading subdued. The ADP National Employment Report said private companies cut 169,000 jobs in November, fewer than the number lost in October but worse than the 160,000 cuts expected by economists polled by Thomson Reuters. Investors are focused on the job market, which remains weak despite signs of life in manufacturing, housing and other parts of the economy. The ADP report, while it doesn’t represent the entire economy, is often seen as a good indicator of what will emerge in the government’s closely watched monthly employment report, which is due on Friday. Economists are expecting the unemployment rate
remained flat at 10.2 percent in November. A rising dollar also cooled the market’s advance. Trading has been volatile in recent days as investors try to determine whether the massive gains in the stock market since early March accurately reflect the economy’s strength. Investors have been worried that the nascent recovery could be threatened by economic problems overseas or missteps by the government and the resulting gyrations in the dollar. Concerns over a potential debt crisis in Dubai caused concern last week. According to preliminary calculations, the Dow fell 18.90, or 0.2 percent, to 10,452.68, pulling off of a 14-month high reached Tuesday. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index edged up 0.38, or less than 0.1 percent, to 1,109.24, and the Nasdaq composite index rose 9.22, or 0.4 percent, to 2,185.03. Two stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where volume came to 1 billion shares compared with 1.1 billion Tuesday. The ICE Futures US dollar index, which measures the dollar against other major currencies, edged up 0.3 percent. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves opposite its price, rose to 3.32 percent from 3.29 percent late Tuesday. Gold prices surged to a new high of $1,218.40 an ounce, while oil prices fell $1.77 to settle at $76.60 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 6.89, or 1.2 percent, to 596.09.
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Vote advances new restraints on Wall Street By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON — A key House panel voted Wednesday to slap new restraints on big Wall Street institutions and to demand greater openness from the nation’s central bank, clearing a significant hurdle in the drive for a sweeping financial regulations overhaul. Motivated by the crisis that caused a near collapse in financial markets, the House Financial Services Committee approved legislation 31-27 that would give the government the right to dismantle financial firms that pose a risk to the economy, even if they are healthy. The legislation also would require a detailed congressional audit of the privacyshrouded Federal Reserve and would assess fees up front on large financial institutions to pay for the failure of their competitors. The action sets the stage for a full House vote next week on comprehensive regulatory changes meant as a response
to the financial sector’s meltdown more than a year ago. That package, set to go to the House floor on Wednesday, would include the creation of a new consumer finance protection agency, restrictions on complex financial instruments blamed for feeding last year’s panic and restrictions on Wall Street compensation. The committee’s vote, however, was closer than expected. Ten members of the Congressional Black Caucus did not vote, signaling their continuing demands that the Obama administration address unrelated joblessness issues facing the black community, where unemployment far exceeds the national average. Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., had postponed a vote on the bill before Thanksgiving because of the concerns raised by members of the caucus. Their absence from Wednesday’s vote signals potential troubles ahead for the comprehensive regula-
tory package if their concerns are not addressed. Forty-one House members, all Democrats, are members of the caucus. In a statement Tuesday evening, White House spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said: “The president’s top priority is economic recovery and we understand the profound impact that the recession is having on the AfricanAmerican community. We welcome a continuing dialogue with the CBC on how we can collaborate to implement the president’s agenda to support economic growth and opportunity for all Americans.” Wednesday’s vote marked the end of the committee’s work on the package that began months ago after the administration submitted its package of regulatory changes meant to avoid a repeat of last year’s crisis. Since then, some tough provisions requested by the Obama administration have been removed or weakened through exceptions. In the case of the Fed audit and the
fee assessment on financial firms, however, administration officials have said the committee was too harsh. As chairman, Frank faced not only Republican opposition to most provisions but also had to compromise with moderate Democrats who were not eager to go as far as Obama. “You make trade-offs,” Frank said Tuesday. “I think our bill came out stronger than I was afraid it would given where the membership was.” In a response to the government’s rescue of the huge insurance conglomerate American International Group, the committee also approved legislation that would create an Office of Insurance Information. It would monitor the insurance industry and help detect gaps that could arise under the industry’s state-based regulatory system. Regulatory efforts in the Senate were moving at a slower pace. Banking Committee Chairman Christopher
Dodd, after introducing a draft piece of legislation before Thanksgiving that was panned by Republicans, has asked Democrats and Republicans on his committee to split up into issuebased groups to work out compromises. While Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat, initially aimed to have the legislation clear his committee this month, that could slip into next year. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday that legislation to bring transparency to the global, unregulated $600 trillion derivatives market was needed soon to restore confidence in the U.S. financial system. The issue is difficult because the administration has asked for banks and hedge funds to trade these previously unregulated instruments on regulated exchanges. A coalition of companies that use derivatives to hedge risk — not speculate — have argued for exemptions.
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Special children bring joy Dear Abby: A few years ago, you printed a poem about children with special needs having been sent by God to special parents who can nurture and care for them. Our neighbors — dear friends of ours — have a new baby who has challenges. Although there are days that bring with them frustrations, this loving couple is doing a wonderful job of parenting their beautiful little girl. With the holidays approaching, would you print that poem again? I would like to give a copy to my neighbors. — In Awe Dear In Awe: The poem you’re referring to is titled, “Heaven’s Very Special Child,” and it’s certainly worth sharing again. The author, Edna Massimilla, wrote it after her daughter — a child with Down syndrome — was born. I have always found its message to be very moving and, when I spoke to Edna, she told me it was written to emphasize that every creation is for a purpose. She’s in her 90s now and still writing poems and songs — especially for children with disabilities. Read on: Heaven’s Very Special Child A meeting was held quite far from Earth. It was time again for another birth. Said the Angels to the Lord above
Dear Abby Abigail van Buren
—“This special child will need much love. “Her progress may be very slow, “Accomplishment she may not show. “And she’ll require extra care “From the folks she meets down there. “She may not run or laugh or play, “Her thoughts may seem quite far away. “So many times she will be labeled “’different,’ ‘helpless’ and disabled. “So, let’s be careful where she’s sent. “We want her life to be content. “Please, Lord, find the parents who “Will do a special job for you. “They will not realize right away “The leading role they are asked to play. “But with this child sent from above “Comes stronger faith, and richer love. “And soon they’ll know the privilege given “In caring for their gift from heaven. “Their precious charge, so meek and mild “Is heaven’s very special child.”
Was pseudogout to blame for neck pain? Dear Dr. Gott: In May 2008, I woke up with an inflamed neck and couldn’t recall any physical action that might have caused it. In August, I developed a swelling in my elbow, which was accompanied by nightly fevers of 100 F to 103 F degrees for a couple of weeks. A rheumatologist drained the elbow twice. A culture showed it to be pseudogout rather than the expected staph infection. Then, in September, I developed a back problem, which also came on for no apparent reason. I started taking sulindac, and the fevers stopped. My question concerns whether or not the pseudogout could have caused my neck and back issues. I have not been able to find out much about it and would welcome any information you might have. I am a 66-year-old male. I have a fairly extensive background of exercise and athletic participation. Dear Reader: Pseudogout is a
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Apartments 2BR APT in Rfdtn West Court Street $350/mo. + deposit Call 287-3535 Special $100 dep.! 1, 2 & 3BR Nice, large Townhomes Priv. decks, w/d hook up. Water incld.! Starting at $375/mo. 1-888-684-5072
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Apartments Richmond Hill Senior Apts. in Rfdtn 1BR Units w/handicap accessible units avail. Sec 8 assistance avail. 287-2578 Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 7-3. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity. Income Based Rent.
TELLER SPECIALIST Premier Federal Credit Union is seeking an individual with financial and or retail sales experience to join our team as Teller Services Specialist. Candidate must have strong verbal and communication skills, one who is comfortable and confident in cross-selling products and services. Be proactive in communicating the benefits of the services we offer our members. Qualified candidates should be self-motivated, energetic, work with a sense of urgency and be passionate about helping our members.
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DRIVERS NEEDED PTI is seeking local drivers for 7-passenger mini-vans in Bostic. Drug screen, driving record and criminal background check req. 1-800-471-2440 Reference #27
F White Shepherd w/ blue-green eyes, brown collar, 2 yrs. old. 11/26 Mtn. Crk Rd. in Gilkey. 286-2743 or 286-3094
across from Super 8 Motel in Spindale $385/mo. & $515/mo. Call 828-447-1989 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Some with free utilities! Ask about NO DEPOSIT! Call 245-0016 leave message
Homes For Rent Large 3BR/1BA w/lg. yard in Rfdtn. $550/mo. 2BR/1BA w/laundry in Rfdtn. $400/mo. 625-5554 2BR possibly 3BR house in Spindale. Nice area. $375/mo. Pets o.k.! 289-6336
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RUTHERFORD COUNTY 09 SP 457 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES T. CAMPBELL AND MARGARET S. CAMPBELL DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1999 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 558 AT PAGE 155 IN THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 3:00 PM on December 9, 2009 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a part of that land described in Deed Book 464, Page 281 and also a part of that land described in Deed Book 361, Page 553, Rutherford County Registry. Beginning at an iron pin, Northwest corner of Melton as recorded in Deed Book 464, Page 281 in line of JC Hamrick, Deed Book 226, Page 407, and runs thence with Hamrick line North 30-14-45 West 210.57 feet to an iron pin; thence North 47-29-20 East 432.75 feet to an iron pin; thence South 22-12-50 East 457.37 feet to an iron pin in line of Melton; thence with the line of Melton South 82-29-00 West 389.22 feet to the point and place of beginning, and containing 3.00 acres according to survey for James Campbell, by Lavender, Smith and Associates, dated October 21, 1985. Being also a portion of that 5.26 acre tract deed by Gerald Melton and wife, to Billy Moore and wife, recorded the date of the recording of this deed.
2BR Stove, refrig., partly furnished, quiet & clean in Forest City. $290/mo. 657-6282 GREAT STARTER in Cleveland County! 3BR/1BA Brick ranch w/great features - brick fireplace in family room, large eat-in kitchen, hardwoods, in-ground pool, large fenced backyard, swing set and 2 storage sheds remain. $94,900 #45277 Coldwell Banker Mountain View Real Estate Contact Marsha Brown 704-284-0137
Mobile Homes For Rent 2BR/1BA in Sandy Mush & Dobbinsville areas. No pets. Ref’s. req. Call 429-6691 Nice 2BR/2 full BA on priv. lot on Hudlow Rd. A/c, d/w, utility bldgs., porches. 704-481-8200 2BR/2BA on large lot in Rfdtn area. Refrig. & stove. $375/mo. + $300 dep. 286-4333 2BR/1BA in Ellenboro Refrig., stove, washer & dryer. $350/mo. + deposit. 828-305-4476
2BR & 3BR Stove, refrig., cable, lawn service & trash incld. $260-$350/mo. + dep. No cats! Long term only! Call 453-0078
or 429-8822 2BR/2BA in nice area Stove, refrig. No Pets! $380/mo. + deposit Call 287-7043
Single wide Shiloh: 2BR/2BA No Pets! $425/mo. + $300 dep. 245-5703 or 286-8665 MUST SEE! Like new
3BR/2BA in Rfdtn. $650/mo. + securities. 748-0658 or 286-1982
Help Wanted Chiropractic Assistant High energy, self motivated, team player needed for growing Chiropractic office. Must be wellness minded, organized with great attention to detail. Experience with med office/ front desk/ ins. a must. Fax resume to 828-245-0422 or mail to 152 West Main, Forest City, NC 28043 or email ccp2@ bellsouth.net. Please incl. prof. references!
Laborer needed for local landscaper Valid DL w/clean record, exp. with zero turn mower. Call 828-429-0389 WHITE OAK MANOR, TRYON currently has openings for: Medication Technician Must have C.N.A. I & Medication Tech. Certification working in assisted living. We are looking for compassionate, dependable applicants who are dedicated in working w/the elderly. Apply at 70 Oak St., Tryon, NC 28782 or fax resume to: 828-859-2073 EOE
ROSEDALE PHASE I APARTMENTS 121 Holly Lane Forest City, NC 28043 Family Households
1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
And being the same property as that described in deed dated November 8, 1985 from Billy Moore and wife, Bernice C. Moore to James T. Campbell and wife, Margaret S. Campbell and recorded in Deed Book 479, Page 77, Rutherford County Registry.
Units for Persons with Disabilities Available
And Being more commonly known as: 198 Buckshot Scooter Ln, 196 Buckshot Scooter Ln, Cliffside, NC 28024
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The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Margaret S. Campbell.
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The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is November 18, 2009. Grady Ingle Substitute Trustee 8520 Cliff Cameron Drive, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 08-101778
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD December 15, 2009 9:30 a.m. Lake Lure Municipal Center AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of November 17, 2009 4. New Business (A) Approve 2010 Schedule of Meetings (B) Amendment to the Preliminary Plat for Phase II of the Ridge at Firefly Cove to create Phase II-A and Phase II-B (C) Final Plat for Phase II-B of the Ridge at Firefly Cove 5. Old Business (A) Discuss Security Deposits for Development on Individual Lots (B) Discuss Window Sign Evaluation Results 6. Adjournment
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For Sale Hover Round Chair Used twice, needs battery! $500 obo Call 248-1023 before 9pm Merry tiller bought new in spring paid $850. Bargain at $425. Call 704-689-0045
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WILL BUY YOUR JUNK Cars & Trucks Pick up at your convenience!
Call 223-0277 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $10 per 100 ct. Call Frank 828-577-4197
Autos 1998 Cadillac Deville white w/red leather int., new tiger paws tires, 98,000 mi., no dents or scratches. $3,200 Call 828-245-0640 03 Honda Accord EX Exc. cond.! Heated ps, dual air, leather $6,500 287-7758 after 4pm Buying JUNK CARS at reasonable rates! Will pay the best that can be paid based on current junk price. Call 828-447-4944
Lost Female Black Lab Mix Pink collar w/red leash attached. Lost near Rfdtn
Hospital 828-748-1351 or 828-674-6205 M German Shepherd/ chow mix Brown/black, long hair, has collar. Lost 11/12 FC/Caroleen area. Call 429-5103
Found F Beagle mix Approx. 1 yr. old. Found 11/25 on Grays Creek Church Rd. in Rutherfordton. 248-3985 or 305-3508
Female Black dog Long hair, short nose & legs. Found 11/27 on Tanners Grove Rd. Call 704-860-4582
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CHRISTMAS SALE FC: Crestview Church Fellowship Building Sat. 12/5/09 8A-until Christmas items - new & used, baked goods, sausage biscuits!
DON’T MISS THIS! FC: 389 Dogwood Ln. Fri. 2P & Sat. 7A-until Vera Bradley purses $10, Ashton Drake collectors dolls plus others, 6 man tentused twice, stuffed animals, lg. trampoline w/net $50, decor pillows, linens, household, furniture & much more! All items like new! 247-4117 INDOOR 6 FAMILY Mt. Vernon Clubhouse (off Hudlow) Sat. 8A-3P Many new gifts - cheap, ornaments, household, afghans, jewelry, Avon, tree, books and toys! Indoor Estate Sale Ellenboro: 201 Short Rd. Sat. 7A -until 70 yrs of items!
INDOOR YARD/ CHRISTMAS SALE Boiling Springs 407 N. Main St. in shop bldg. (near Hamrick O’Shields, across from mexican restaurant) Sat. 7A-til Christmas arrangements/wreaths $35 & under, some custom built furniture, boys clothes 3T-4T .50 ea., household items, plum colored formal dress size 7/8 $20, lg. mirrors and more!
MOVING SALE Spindale: 412 Maryland St. Fri. & Sat. 7A-until Furniture, antiques, household items and much more! YARD SALE Puzzle Creek Auto Sales 675 West Main, FC Sat. 7A-til Christmas crafts, family clothing, furniture, household, toys, miscellaneous
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Bigger countries hesitate on troops for Afghan By SLOBODAN LEKIC and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press Writers
BRUSSELS — President Barack Obama won flattering words but little solid firepower from European allies for his new Afghanistan strategy Wednesday, as small countries pitched in small troop reinforcements but bigger armies held back. The chief of NATO rallied behind Obama’s plan to send 30,000 more forces to Afghanistan, pledging 5,000 more from other NATO members. Poland was the biggest European ally to offer more forces after Obama’s Tuesday speech, in an apparent bid for more attention from a U.S. administration sometimes seen as too removed from Europe’s concerns. “This is not just America’s war,” NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said — yet in many capitals, including Paris and Berlin, the answer to Obama’s plea was “Let’s wait and see.” European countries are
cool to sending more soldiers to a war that often looks unwinnable and supporting an Afghan government tainted by corruption and election fraud. Some leaders are looking to an international conference on Afghanistan in London next month before promising any more troops. “The United States has lost a bit of its credibility as a leader. Many leaders, both European and nonEuropean, feel that because of domestic political reasons, Obama is not willing to make the sacrifices that are necessary in order to win,” said Florentino Portero, professor of the National Open University in Madrid. He said Obama’s call for 30,000 troops was not enough to defeat the Taliban. Much of the European reaction Wednesday focused on the need for a political solution and to bolster Afghanistan’s own army and police. Some countries that committed no troops may later come up with police trainers or money for civilian projects instead.
“It is absolutely crucial for our strategy that the Afghans start to take control of security as soon as possible,” British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said. Britain announced before Obama’s speech it is sending 500 more troops to Afghanistan, bringing its numbers there to 10,000. Poland led the European offers Wednesday of combat troops. A Polish official said the government will likely send 600 combat-ready reinforcements, mainly for patrolling and training to beef up its existing 2,000-strong contingent in Afghanistan. The offer needs approval from Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s Cabinet and from President Lech Kaczynski. It’s a hefty and costly contribution for a country of Poland’s size. “It’s one of the biggest investments in Afghanistan, and in a mission most Poles oppose,” said Marcin Zaborowski of the European Union Institute for Security Studies. “This is a major ges-
ture of solidarity.” Zaborowski said Poland hopes Washington will consider its help in Afghanistan as a reminder to “respect your friends a little more, especially those friends who can deliver.” Albania also stepped up Wednesday, pledging 85 troops to add to its 235-strong presence. Macedonia’s president promised to deploy an extra 80 soldiers in February, raising the strength of its contingent of 250. The Czech Defense Ministry floated the possibility of sending 100 more troops to add to 535 approved for deployment next year. The offer would need parliament’s go-ahead. Spain’s El Pais daily said the defense ministry was considering sending 200 more soldiers to its contingent of 1,000. Italy promised to do its part — “to save NATO’s credibility,” Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said — but gave no troop pledges. Finland said it would consider next week
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